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Joe Stephens
Joe Stephens, Consulting Attorney at Steno is the architect of one of Texas's largest rural public defender offices, where he mastered the art of managing complex cases across twelve counties with limited resources. His diverse professional experience ranges from direct client representation to working three legislative sessions under two different Committee Chairmen in the Texas Legislature. A graduate of the University of Texas School of Law, Joe combines his passion for legal technology with practical experience to help teams work more efficiently, now teaching the next generation of legal professionals at Texas Tech University School of Law.
Treissa Matakaetis
Treissa serves as the Reporter Recruiting Manager at Steno, where she leads initiatives focused on recruiting, onboarding, professional development, and retention for court reporters nationwide. Treissa worked as a court reporter in Pennsylvania for seven years before relocating to Florida, where she continued to stay connected to the field through scoping and proofreading. She also serves on the College of Court Reporting Advisory Board to empower the next generation of court reporting professionals by aligning academic programs with industry needs.
Sophie Townsend
Sophie is a Senior Product Manager at Steno, where she focuses on enhancing the provider experience and building innovative solutions for the court reporting industry. She began her career in sales at a court reporting agency before transitioning into health tech, where she spent several years developing products that helped people make healthier food choices. Drawn back to the legal industry, Sophie is now dedicated to revolutionizing court reporting technology. With a deep understanding of both the industry and product development, she is passionate about creating solutions that drive efficiency and ease for court reporters.